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Who should not have LASIK surgery?
Regardless of the type and severity of the refractive error, each patient
must meet some criteria and conditions in order to ensure an optimal
success of the surgery.
Children and patients who are less than 18 years old should not receive
eye laser surgery. The refractive error should be stable (and the eye
should have stopped growing) before the surgical procedure is performed.
Ophthalmologic disorders such as cataract or glaucoma can contraindicate
surgery and it is important to discuss them with the ophthalmologist.
Because certain general illnesses as well as some medications have
an influence in the healing process of the cornea, certain illnesses
such as rheumatic arthritis can contraindicate surgery.
Treatment during pregnancy or while nursing is not recommended.
If you suffer from allergies, the surgery should be planned at an allergy-free
time.
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